Research methods in educational leadership and management

PART ONE: THE CONCEPT OF RESEARCHWhat Do We Mean by Educational Research? - Marlene MorrisonCross-Cultural Differences in Interpreting and Doing Research - Clive DimmockExploring the Existing Body of Research - Roy KirkAuthenticity - Tony Bush Reliability, Validity and TriangulationEthics of Research in Education - Hugh BusherPART TWO: APPROACHES TO RESEARCHSurveys and Sampling - Ken FogelmanCase Study Research - Michael BasseyAction Research - Pam LomaxPART THREE: RESEARCH TOOLSInterviewing - Ted WraggQuestionnaires - Judith BellObservation as a Research Tool - Janet MoylesAnalyzing Narrative and Documents - Martin CortazziUsing Diaries in Research - Marlene MorrisonPART FOUR: ANALYZING AND REPRESENTING DATA Analyzing Quantitative Data - Anthony Pell and Ken FogelmanThe Analysis of Qualitative Data - Rob WatlingAcademic Writing - Ann R J Briggs Process and Presentation